Our school’s blog is not all about what our staff and teachers have to say. We want to give students a chance to voice their thoughts as well. This week, welcome to the “Eclectic Corner”: a new blog brought to you by Rachel Durs, a current 21CCCS student. Rachel’s blog for this week is about […]
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What’s to Come in the College Years
April 1, 2013For spring break this year, I decided to visit my alma mater. Since graduation was more than a few years ago, I felt ridiculously old walking around the old buildings where I once studied as a twenty-something and younger. While it was really fun to reminisce about the good old days, I got a chance […]
Continue Reading »Alumni Spotlight!
March 26, 2013Welcome to our “Alumni Spotlight” blog series! We will be featuring the amazing journeys of our alumni, after they leave the comforts of 21CCCS behind and enter the next chapters of their lives. Our alumni continue to amaze us! This month, read below to learn about Sarah, and see what she’s been up to! Sarah: […]
Continue Reading »Tough Lessons Taught to a Cyber Charter Student
March 20, 2013LITITZ, PA, When Liam Blevins was denied eligibility to participate in Warwick School District’s school play this past fall, he and his parents were more than disappointed. The district contested that students who attend cyber charter schools, though they are public schools, are not eligible for a variety of extracurricular activities. Per Pennsylvania’s Charter School […]
Continue Reading »What are the PSSAs, Again?
March 19, 2013We all know that students are asked to take standardized state exams each year. But, what are they? Where do they come from? And what is their purpose? I’m glad you’re asking yourself these questions! I’m even more glad that I have some answers! The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is set in place […]
Continue Reading »What Are Our Teachers Doing for Spring Break?
We asked our teachers and staff what their plans are for the upcoming spring break. It seems many of the 21CCCS family is traveling. Can you guess who responded to us? “I plan to visit my son in Washington, try to play some tennis if the weather is nice, do some home improvement projects and […]
Continue Reading »A Day on the Hill Means Changes Are Pending for Charter and Cyber Charter Schools
March 18, 2013Last Thursday, March 14, Pennsylvania’s Education Committee met in a caucus room with seating for 200 in Harrisburg. The PA House opened their doors to the public in an attempt to gain insight on recent bill proposals, House Bill 618 and House Bill 759.While the caucus room only holds about 200 people, the rotunda within […]
Continue Reading »Is Research Difficult for You?
March 12, 2013Learn some of the facts about using the internet for research through this informational visual. You may be surprised what you learn. Graphic provided by OnlineEducation.net
Continue Reading »A Mom On Cyber School
March 11, 2013Attending cyber school is a choice given to students and parents, which has been made accessible due to the School Choice Movement. This movement has created learning options for students whose needs are not being met in traditional brick-and-mortar school environments. For a parent and child advocate like Suzanne Baumann, choosing cyber school was […]
Continue Reading »A Night to Remember…NHS and NJHS Inductions
March 7, 2013The sounds heard outside the Rustin High School student weight room, training room, and auxiliary gym are usually those of rubber soled sneakers and bouncing balls. Instead, clicking heels and gleeful chatter echoed through those halls last Tuesday night. This is because 21CCCS hosted its National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society inductions in […]
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